What are the key issues for the future of Europe? What impact can cities have? What do cities need to better reflect citizens needs? EUROCITIES mayors and politicians today discussed one of the key issues in this debate: How do we manage work and social inclusion in our cities?
...that in Nacka around 6,000 citizens per year receive vouchers for further education or skills development services aimed at employment?
...that in Newcastle vulnerable youth offenders have helped protect 200 homes from flooding thanks to a 'work' programme?
...that Izmir has helped over 20,000 people graduate from its city college project which develops skills specific to the sectors most in demand of labour?
...that Ghent city council has Slovak and Bulgarian mediators to help eastern European migrants integrate more easily into the work force?
...that Madrid has provided customised career guidance and training to 4,596 unemployed people from the most disadvantaged areas of the city?
...that Birmingham's Energy Savers programme, has assisted 489 vulnerable people into job placements or training opportunities?
...that in Zagreb over 3,000 long term unemployed have gained new work skills in exchange for working in the city's public green spaces?
...that Tilburg has developed a competence card for refugees seeking work, which details their training and work experience for potential employers?